Just one month after issuing a temporary injunction preventing the city of Gainesville from requiring employees be vaccinated against COVID-19, the judge in the case is now entertaining a motion from city attorneys to modify or rescind the ruling. The legal maneuver comes after a Sept. 23 meeting in which …
Read More »Over 65? Under 18? You can ride Gainesville RTS buses for free through September 2022
Although the program ends next year, one city commissioner said Gainesville leaders may consider renewing the service again.
Read More »Three Alachua County organizations under investigation for vaccine mandates
The Florida Department of Health listed 120 businesses under investigation for requiring vaccines. The list included the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, the Alachua County Public Library and Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe. WUFT News talked with residents about their thoughts on the investigation.
Read More »Board of Governors want $150 million to push three Florida universities up national rankings
If approved, the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of South Florida would each receive $50 million.
Read More »Increasing gun violence prompts Gainesville Police Department special meeting with city commission
The Gainesville Police Department discuss initiatives to decrease gun violence at a special commission meeting held to address it and its impact.
Read More »Future of Florida’s abortion bill remains unclear
Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature already has failed twice in the past two years to pass a so-called "heartbeat” bill.
Read More »Florida proposes spending $3.8 million more to help suffering manatees
The DeSantis administration is asking state lawmakers to allow it to spend nearly $4 million to help Florida’s suffering manatees.
Read More »Florida Department of Health is investigating Mayor Lauren Poe, Alachua County officials for violating vaccine passport law
The Florida Department of Health will investigate business and county officials over violations in Florida's law banning vaccine passports.
Read More »New election law adds new costs for some Florida counties
New election law adds new financial costs for some Florida counties, some smaller counties are reducing the number of ballot drop-off boxes, making voting less convenient.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission appoints interim city manager
The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to offer the position of interim city manager after Lee Feldman resigned earlier this year.
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